JOHANNESBURG: Pacer Sisanda Magala and Wicketkeeper-Batsman Ryan Rickelton is the new faces in 21-member South African squad announced on Tuesday for the three-test series against India starting December 26.
Pacer Duane Oliver, the last playing the test in 2019, was also back to the side to be led by Dean Elgar.
Experienced Pace Duo Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje also returned after being rested in Odis against the Netherlands.
Glenton Stuurman and prene subraye have also returned to the team.
The first test was pushed back a week to start on boxing day after the new Covid-19 variant was detected in South Africa.
This development threatened the whole series but BCCI and South African Cricket worked together to ensure it was going forward.
CSA Conventor Selectors, Victor Mpitsang said: “This format is very important for CSA and makes it remain relevant and life is one of the organizational priorities.” We really look forward to the return of Dean Elgar and his men, for a long time.
A few months since the last time we saw them dominating in West Indies.
“We are confident in the team that we have chosen and fully believed in supporting the talents that we have ganged and cultivated for the past few seasons and gave players supportable support they get when they continue to do well for a significant period of time for a significant period of time.
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“Three rubber matches are part of the World and Indian test championships will aim to secure their girl’s series victory in South Africa.
The first test will be held at Centurion, second in Johannesburg from January 3 and third at Cape Town from January 11.
Three ODIs will be held after that and four T20s, which are part of the original schedule, will be held later.
CSA has announced a revised series schedule on Monday.
Squad: Dean Elgar (Captain), Toba Bavuma (Vice-Captain), Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper), Kagiso Rabada, Erwee Sarel, Beuran Hendricks, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Anrich Nortje, Anrich Mulde, Kegan Petersen, Rassie van der dussen, kyle verreynne, marco jansen, glenton stuurman, prenelan subrayen, sisanda magala, ryan rickelton, duanne olivier